Young Thug and Gunna are facing heavy gang-related charges and prosecutors are citing lyrical content as evidence. Yet the use of rap lyrics in court has been shown to be overwhelmingly prejudicial - and to reinforce racist stereotypes. So why is it still happening and what is being done to stop it? (The Face)
The musician, a protégé of Young Thug, died on Friday in Los Angeles, his label said. (NYT)
“I AM THE LEADER”
Kanye West In Conversation With Tino Sehgal. (032c)
The Cobrasnake: The Photographer Who Captured Indie Sleaze
Mark Hunter spent the mid-’00s documenting the era’s sauciest and naughtiest parties. 15 years on, his Y2Ks Archive book features Ye, MIA, Paris Hilton and more. (The Face)
Bone Soda is many things: a record label, a creative studio, a group of friends throwing some of the most on-it parties in London. (The Face)
Drake’s Radio, Ep.14: Upstate Driving Songs
US Operations Manager, Brandon Mahler, on what it takes to curate the ultimate playlist for the open road. (Drake's)
Button Pushers: The Artists Making Music From Mushrooms
Musicians and scientists armed with synths and electrodes are plugging in to mushrooms and cacti to encourage humans to reconnect with the Earth. (The Guardian)
Director and all-round visual stimulator Oliver Payne’s latest short film, A Brief History of Slime, is a riveting deep dive into the historical evolution of slime. (1.4)
New short film Mark’s Brain takes us inside the mind of Gonz, Schmoo birds and all. (Monster Children)
Hanni is a name you may not have heard before, but there is a 99.99% chance you are familiar with his work. (Jenkem)
The NBA's Redesigned Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy Is Hiding an Easter Egg
Artist and designer Victor Solomon, who worked with Tiffany & Co. to redesign the league’s Larry O’Brien trophy (and almost every other trophy the league hands out), talks about manifesting the opportunity and redesigning an icon. (GQ)
Teejerker to Launch New Vintage Online Platform Jerks™
Offering a wide range of vintage garms that span more than just tees, Jerks™ is set to become the next online platform to find privately-sourced, hand-picked rarities that fall into the realms of counter culture, music and arts. (Hypebeast)
